Airline Management Diploma

4 courses to be completed in 3 years

The IATA Airline Management Diploma is your gateway to mastering the critical management skills needed to thrive in the fast-paced and ever-evolving airline industry. Over four specialized courses completed within three years, you’ll build a solid foundation in airline operations, ground handling, emergency response, strategic planning, and change management. This comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the tools to succeed in a dynamic environment, where strategic thinking and quick decision-making are key. One of the highlights of this program is the hands-on experience you’ll gain through a unique airline management simulation game. Over five action-packed days, you’ll run your own virtual airline, making decisions on everything from fleet selection and network design to pricing and marketing strategies. The simulation allows you to test your ideas in a risk-free, competitive environment, making adjustments as you go to maximize profitability and gain valuable performance insights.

You’ll also dive deeper into the complexities of airline decision-making with IATA’s Network, Fleet, and Schedule Planning course. Here, you’ll explore how to select the right fleet, design efficient networks, and optimize schedules—all while honing your ability to analyze data and make strategic, tactical decisions that directly impact airline success. This program is ideal for entry- to mid-level managers, aviation professionals stepping into management roles, or individuals from related industries who want to broaden their understanding of airline operations. As a graduate, you’ll be ready to tackle the challenges of the airline industry, equipped with both strategic insight and practical experience to drive profitability and sustainable growth.



Diploma code: DIPL-38

Upon completion of this diploma, you will be able to:

• Master the essential skills for managing airline operations, ground handling, and emergency response
• Participate in a unique airline management simulation to test decision-making in a risk-free, competitive environment
• Learn to develop strategies and manage industry changes effectively in the dynamic airline sector
• Build skills to analyze data and make strategic decisions in areas like fleet selection, network design, and schedule optimization

Key topics

The key topics that are covered during this diploma include:

• Airline Operations and Ground Handling
• Emergency Response and Strategic Planning
• Change Management
• Airline Management Simulation Game
• Network, Fleet, and Schedule Planning
• Data Analysis and Decision-Making

This diploma is recommended for:

• Entry- to mid-level managers
• Managers new to the aviation industry
• Managers in related industries seeking insight to the aviation industry
• Aviation professionals entering a management role

How to register

• This diploma program consists of 2 required courses and 2 elective courses of your choice, all of which must be completed within 3 years.
• To begin working toward your diploma, go to each required and elective course page and register individually. You must complete all selected courses to be eligible for the diploma.
• Virtual classroom courses (when available for a specific course) are also recognized and accepted toward the completion of this diploma.

How to obtain your diploma

As you complete each course, it will be added to your training history found under My Training << Learn status << Completed. Once all the necessary courses are successfully completed, your diploma will be awarded and made available for download from your training profile.